In Chicago, regime changes in sports franchises are rare, often resulting in internal promotions rather than new hires from outside the organization. The recent firing of Arturas Karnisovas as executive vice-president of basketball operations for the Chicago Bulls exemplifies this trend. Bulls President and CEO Michael Reinsdorf suggested that coach Billy Donovan might take on a more significant role in decision-making if he remains with the team, although Donovan reportedly is not focused on titles. This pattern of internal succession is evident across the city’s major teams, including the White Sox, Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks. The White Sox have maintained a similar hierarchy since the 1990s, with Chris Getz recently stepping up as general manager after a series of internal promotions. The Cubs have had only two significant leadership regimes in over three decades, with current GM Jed Hoyer continuing the legacy of former president Theo Epstein. The Bears have occasionally looked outside for leadership, hiring GMs from other organizations, while the Blackhawks have seen a slow rebuild under Kyle Davidson, following a history of internal leadership. The future of these franchises remains uncertain, as the city’s sports culture appears resistant to significant reform.